Checklists for software errors, setup, and tool workflows.

Fix 'package.json Not Found' After Cloning a Repository

Symptom

You clone a repository from GitHub (or another remote), change into the directory...

Fix VS Code Terminal Not Opening WSL

You open VS Code, switch to the integrated terminal, select WSL as your default shell, and nothin...

Recover Lost Commits After Git Detached HEAD

You've made commits while in a detached HEAD state, and now you can't see them on any bra...

Fix 'port already allocated' Error in Docker Compose

You run docker compose up and see port is already allocated. This means...

Docker Compose Env File Not Being Read: Fixes

You set up a .env file for your Docker Compose project, but variables aren't bei...

VS Code IntelliSense Not Working for Python: Common Fixes

You open a Python file in VS Code, start typing, and no suggestions appear. IntelliSense is silen...